1 .
Reference
Far East Department (Mr. Wilson) Hong Kong Department (Mr. Gaminara)
with (To).
(10)
separate copies
Political implications of possible reduction in
Hong Kong Garrison to meet Northern Ireland
Contingency
Please see copy of letter from Mr. Johnston, DS 6, Ministry of Defence attached.
2. I should be grateful for an agreed statement by Hong Kong Department/Far East Department of the political implications of withdrawal of a battalion from the Hong Kong Garrison from September 1970 onwards to meet the Northern Ireland contingency, by noon on 20 May.
3. You will recollect that the present strength of the Hong Kong garrison is 6 2/3 major Army units. The garrison is scheduled to increase to 7 2/3 major Army units in August/September 1971 consequent upon the withdrawal of British forces from their stations in Malaysia/Singapore.
ARTS IN
CATRYN.51
HKKIO/
(J. Thomas)
18 May 1970
Defence Department
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